bile
sure, people get their gallbladder removed
The gallbladder is considered a non-vital organ because it is not essential for survival. Its primary function is to store and concentrate bile produced by the liver, which aids in the digestion of fats. However, the body can still function adequately without it; if the gallbladder is removed (a procedure known as cholecystectomy), bile continues to flow directly from the liver to the small intestine, allowing digestion to occur, albeit sometimes less efficiently.
If your gallbladder has been removed, the liver continues to produce bile, but it is released directly into the small intestine rather than being stored in the gallbladder. This can lead to changes in digestion, particularly in fat absorption, as bile is less concentrated. Over time, the liver may adapt to this change, but some individuals may experience digestive issues or altered metabolism. Overall, while the liver itself is not directly harmed by gallbladder removal, its function in digestion may be affected.
It's probably not a bad idea.
It is removed and disposed of by the hospital along with other potentially biohazardous waste.
You can live without a gallbladder because the gallbladder is just a pouch for the enzymes that break down fats. Your liver actually makes these enzymes, and it will continue to make the enzymes after the gallbladder is removed.
If your gallbladder was removed, any gallstones would be removed with it. The gallbladder is a lot like a pouch, and the stones would be enclosed inside of it.
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no, it serves some sort of purpose in digestion but food does not go inside of it. otherwise, it could not be removed =================================================== No, food does not go into the gall bladder. The gall bladder produces a very bitter, green liquid called bile which is released during digestion and helps break down fats.
We can live without our gallbladder because it is not essential for survival. The gallbladder's primary function is to store and concentrate bile produced by the liver, which aids in digesting fats. When the gallbladder is removed, bile flows directly from the liver into the small intestine, allowing for digestion, albeit less efficiently. Most people can adapt to this change, although they may need to modify their diet to manage fat intake.
Individual gall stones can be removed from the gallbladder. If there are too many gall stones, the gallbladder itself must be surgically removed.